Disneyization - Brazil and Tourism

As tourism begins to play an important role in Brazil, there are bound to be some impacts that will occur inevitably, both positives and negatives.

Environmental

As more tourists travel to Brazil, awareness of Brazil’s environment will be raised. The government will have to improve on the poorer places infrastructures and buildings to accommodate to the tourists. Through that, the locals will benefit from it. As Brazil has an amazing wildlife and environment, eco-tourism might be implemented to boost tourism growth.

However, with the influx of tourists entering the country, it is inevitable that pollution will occur. During events or festivals, there will be noise, air and land pollution happening. Diseases might be introduced into and out of the country if there are no basic health and hygiene practices.

Economy

Tourism is bound to bring about economic benefits. With more tourists visiting the countries, it generates more jobs for the locals. For example, during the Rio Carnaval, all kinds of jobs will be created for the locals to help manage the tourists. With local cuisines available during the festival, the money that tourists use to spend to purchase them will also help boost the economy.

However, on the other hand, these seasonal jobs which are only available during large events such as the Carnaval might lead to high levels of unemployment. Brazil might also be too dependent on tourism industry over the years and this might lead to dire consequences. One example is after the Bali bombing incident, the country suffered for years to recover from it.

Social

On the other hand, the influence of the tourists might lead to a change or loss of indigenous identity and values. The tourists will have their own mindsets and ways of life and they might influence the locals. Over time, the locals might hence lose their own identity and be influenced by the tourists.

When tourists visit Brazil, they are bound to bring with them their own culture and customs. With that, both parties, the locals and the tourists, are able to learn from one another and reduce negative perceptions and stereotypes. It is a force for peace as it brings people into contact with each other.

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